LONDON, April 30 -- British military operations in Iraq ended Thursday, a month ahead of schedule, closing a six-year mission that cost the lives of 179 British soldiers and was deeply unpopular in Britain.
Britain Ends Combat Operations In Iraq
Kevin Sullivan, Washington Post: World
Thu, 04/30/2009 - 5:30am
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